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Is Diprofos Injection Advisable For Pain In The Knee Joints For A 75-year-old Woman?
Thank you Dk, I m XXXX from XXXX,i have my grandma aging 75yrs now, she iz having a severe pain on her knee joints of both legs, the problem has persisted for nearly three years now. She used to be given several drugs (local & hospital drugs) BT unfortunately there is no relief,I one time heard about the efficiency of the diprofos injection,I have been advised to give her 2 doze of injection, one dose and second doze after one week,! So Dk,doing that is right?
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Hello,
The Diprofos contains betamethasone as short acting steroid for transient pain relief with its anti inflammatory actions. Though it can give her partial relief at momentary basis, I would request you to get her MRI as she may need a knee replacement surgery to cure it best surgical way.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The Diprofos contains betamethasone as short acting steroid for transient pain relief with its anti inflammatory actions. Though it can give her partial relief at momentary basis, I would request you to get her MRI as she may need a knee replacement surgery to cure it best surgical way.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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